Rolling Stock Design Manager

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

We are expanding our engineering team based in Copenhagen to work on European Rail & Metro projects. These would be permanent positions for candidates to be based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

We are seeking an experienced Rolling Stock Design Manager with strong technical leadership and extensive experience in the full lifecycle of rolling stock engineering for modern metro systems.

Candidates will have the following experience:

• Advanced knowledge and substantial experience covering the full rolling stock lifecycle (design to maintenance).
• Proven experience integrating signalling and passenger information systems into both new and existing rolling stock.
• Demonstrated background in rolling stock decommissioning.

Additional experience:

• Expertise in interior ergonomics, passenger experience, RAMS requirements, and workshop engineering/operations.
• Experience managing generation‑to‑generation fleet migrations within the same facilities and infrastructure.
• Strong background in maintenance strategies, RAM engineering (FMEA, FTA), and stochastic modelling for availability prediction.
• Solid knowledge of European rolling stock norms and safety standards for homologation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead activities across the design, manufacturing, testing, homologation, and maintenance of rolling stock, ideally for driverless metro projects.
• Oversee the integration of signalling systems and passenger information systems into new trains and existing fleets.
• Contribute to and supervise rolling stock decommissioning activities.
• Support the design and optimization of rolling stock to meet performance, safety, and operational requirements.

You hold an engineering degree or a master’s degree and have extensive experience in a technical field, ideally within brownfield railway sector.

Previous managerial experience would be an asset.

You are fluent in English, which is essential for working in our international environment.

We are looking for a proactive, adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal skills.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.